Shayan Parvez

India contributed to the world in endless ways. Be it groundbreaking discoveries that led to the existence of the number systems or invaluable inventions that gave birth to Wireless Communication. But one exceptional Indian finding that…

Islam, a religion that backs its every belief with a reason and lays out detailed guidelines to live a peaceful life. It’s one of those rare religions that has not changed its teachings with time and has remained as it is (to the most part)…

Leaders are people whom you admire and respect. Their actions leave an impact on you and you look up to them to succeed in life. A good leader can transform lives and be a guide for people who fail to see the bigger picture in life.…

From revolting against British to gaining freedom for their land, revolutionaries overthrew one of the world's biggest rules & blessed India with Independence.  With 72 years of liberty, the country has grown to great heights. Now,…

If you were asked the price of the Parliament House of India along with its sitting members, you’d probably not have an answer. But you’d be surprised to know that the Parliament has been sold once, along with the people in it! Not just…

India’s former president, APJ Abdul Kalam was an inspiration to millions around the world. But have you heard of Satish Dhavan, the man who inspired the legend himself? Bet you haven’t! Well, Satish Dhawan was one of the most revered…

Indians are among the most intelligent people in the world and have contributed significantly to numerous fields of study. Surprisingly, politics in India is often infested with corruption and nepotism. Consequently, at times we’ve had…

Love affair, betrayal and murder- sounds like a plot of routine Bollywood thriller.  But surprisingly, these were the happenings of a controversial case called the “Tarakeswar affair”. During the 19th century, Bengal witnessed a ruthless…

Despite being a secular nation, India is intermittently plagued by Hindu-Islamic disturbances. Babri Masjid-Ayodhya Ram Temple issue has been in the news forever and for all the wrong reasons. Interestingly, Jhulasan — a small village…

The best thing about music is that it never fails to transpose you! Memories get attached to little notes while the lyrics open the pandora of feelings. Everything about music is simply beautiful. It activates your imagination & takes…

Sometimes even the slightest of negativity can ruin our entire day but what’s imperative here is to remain positive. If you look around, you’ll see a plethora of things that can switch your mood & make you happy. Each moment we’re…

Bursting with empathy & feeling everything, mothers are God’s gift to mankind. We rush to her during the smallest of inconvenience & she always lets her guard down. Her warm embrace never fails to put us at ease & poof our…

Winning a gold at Olympics may bring you loads of glory, but not enough money if you are an Indian athlete and that’s a fact that not many tell you about. Truth is that not every sport here in our country gets the same amount of attention…

A “new normal” that’s plagued India is lynching. From Uttar Pradesh to Tamil Nadu, this unlawfulness has sunk its claws deep in our country. Rarely a state’s there, which is safe from this atrocity. For a nation that’s civilised (to the…

Indians are known around the world for their math skills for ages. Aryabhata, Srinivasa Ramanujan, Brahmagupta are few of the most popular Indian mathematicians. They have made invaluable contributions to the field of mathematics over the…

On the 72nd Independence Day, everyone is soaring high with national pride. With each passing year of sovereignty, India evolved exponentially. Looking back at how far the nation has come and the challenges it faced to grow, we can't help…

Call him a go-getter or a dauntless player, Sandeep Singh unarguably made one of the strongest comebacks in the history of hockey. After suffering a tragic incident in 2006, he, not only returned to the sport within a short span of 2 years…

India is a fascinating place which never ceases to amuse. From villages to urban cities, our country is rich in culture and has deep rooted traditions. Amidst colourful festivals and lively celebrations, there are a few practices in India…

Hailing from Assam but sparkling world-wide, Hima Das won the nation over by clenching a gold in a 400m sprint at the World Under 20 Athletics Championship. The audacious 17-year-old bolted in the last moments of the race and finished…

With billions of fans all around the world, football is way more than just a sport. It’s a universal community that brings nations together. Given the nature of this stiffly competitive game, players undergo laborious practice to give their…

This year’s World Cup is ever surprising. Not so famous teams made it to the end and football behemoths got out in the middle of the tournament. But FIFA is one competition that has sparked controversies and shockers since its inception. Be…

Arguably, the biggest stage for a footballer to showcase his talent is FIFA. With this year’s World Cup nearing end, we just can’t keep calm! Often we debate, who is the best, who has scored the most and who has earned the highest caps?…

His A dynamic striker and shrewd captain, Sunil Chhetri has shined bright with his exceptional play in international football. As Indians’ love for cricket overshadows other sports, Chhetri even released a video urging Indians to attend…

With FIFA buzzing all over the world, it's safe to say that we love and live football. This 90-minute sport has lots of action-packed for everyone. It must be a dream of every soccer enthusiast to play in World Cup one day, but only a few…

Extraordinary and driven, Harbhajan Singh has charmed the world with his impeccable spin bowling. With hundreds of wickets in his name, Bhajji projects a lively character and manages to win hearts worldwide. Throughout his career, he has…

If a person lives lavishly, it is often assumed that he possesses wealth. Luxuries like private jets, expensive cars, and massive resorts are reserved for countries’ politicians, businessmen, and other big shots. But not everyone with power…

Do you often feel demotivated or bogged down by your doubts? If Yes? Then don't worry, it happens to the best of us. But the key is to get up after facing failures. If you're serious about your dreams and ready to work hard, success…

One rivalry that shows no sign of harmony is that between India and Pakistan. The two neighbours have had a rocky past, with many highs and lows. After the partition, these two nations have engaged in many wars which resulted in nothing but…

Guns firing, tanks blowing up, and soldiers crying out in pain is a classic depiction of chaotic army battles. Alongside physical pain, soldiers experience massive tension and psychological torture at the battlefield. If army men couple…

The date 2nd October will instantly ring a bell in people who possess an obsessive enthusiasm for our motherland. And, it is the way it should have been because it’s day when India’s greatest statesman Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born.…

When someone tells you there's a man who has 20 postgraduate degrees, your first reaction would be to ridicule it. But Shrikant Jichkar from Nagpur had 20 degrees from 42 universities and was called India's Most Qualified Man by Limca Book…

Alright, so Indians don’t really have a great track record when it comes to laws ‘cause let’s face it, we aren’t the most law-abiding citizens around. And while we strongly urge everybody to follow the laws of the land, there are a few…

Money isn’t the only answer but it makes a difference- said Barack Obama. Well! it’s nothing but true that money makers stand out. Now India, though a culturally extravagant country, is plagued by many differences and gaps, be it gender-pay…

India is considered to be the oldest living civilisation by many historians. It has so many cultures, traditions, and practices that are not only eccentric but are also spread all over the world. But there are some traditions that most…

Love for the nation runs in the bloodstream of Indians and over the years, our country has produced many war heroes. One of these legends was Narendra Singh Chaudhary, a.k.a. ‘the Steel Man’. If you haven’t heard of him then you must.…

Mahatma Gandhi said that the soul of India lives in its villages. And India being the beautiful place that it is, some weird yet amazing things are bound to be encased in this vast land. So, let's have a look at some of the most…

Indian Space Research Organisation, the pioneer space exploration agency of the Government of India, has bagged the prestigious record of sending a Mars orbiter in its very first attempt. ISRO was formed in 1969 with a vision to develop and…

Indians follow their customs and traditions dearly. At times, Indian practices can be uncanny but are followed vehemently because the custom says so. A similar but distressing practice was of Sati, where the widow would take her life, by…

“We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made.” - Albert Einstein. There are endless contributions made to the world by India which helped achieve countless…

It took 27 liters of blood and two painstaking years to etch the most disputable copy of the Holy Qur'an. Former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein, a nurse and an Islamic calligrapher sat together as the nurse drew the leader's blood and…

The news of porn websites being banned in India has caused an uproar across the Internet and online universe.  Several twitter handles, blogs, websites and writers have expressed their discontent citing it to be another ban that interferes…